In the Meme Pool James Gleick shows that information has generally speaking, become the backbone of modern society. Information began in a time long ago, when and where every idea/thought dissipates as soon as it's created. Gleick talks about the inventions of the alphabet or certain types of music. he then proceeds to explain how technological advances, especially ones in the informational category, have changed the nature of civilizations apprehension. but when the age of information arrived citizens become experts. this day and age we are flooded with all kinds of information whether it be from twitter, facebook, or the news. He confirms that information is how culture began, and that technological advances have changed humanity and will
